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A764 KPV

1984 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,015 mi
Last recorded52,015 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1984 Volvo 700 Series88,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA764 KPV
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 52,015 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery insecure

damage to boot of car

n/s door mirror broken

n/s/f tyre cracked in tread

n/s/r brake binding

oil leak

under body shield fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2008 51,962 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery insecure

damage to boot of car

n/s door mirror broken

n/s/f tyre cracked in tread

n/s/r brake binding

oil leak

under body shield fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2007 50,220 miles

advises given with vt30 613604227098 24/01/2007

Fail 24 Jan 2007 50,220 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

damage to o/s/f road wheel

n/s door mirror glass missing

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak from engine

unable to open o/s/r door

under body shield fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2006 48,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre has puncture repair at edge of tread to sidewall

Fail 31 Jan 2006 48,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has puncture repair at edge of tread to sidewall.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volvo 700 Series?

Based on 194,851 MOT tests across 35,371 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
2,905
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
35,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,445
position lamp(s) not working 8,496
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 7,523
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,408
Registration plate lamp not working 6,696
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A764 KPV is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 88,224 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo 700 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,445 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A764 KPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 700 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 42 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A764 KPV registered?

A764 KPV is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 18 January 1984.

Is A764 KPV safe to buy?

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